“He is worried about his country,” said Micheletti. “No one recognizes his government. We have documents to show he is right, but no one wants to hear it.”
The State Department prefers to deal with the Organization of American States, who recognize Mel Zelaya as the official President of Honduras, rather than the current President in Honduras, Roberto Micheletti.
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Why is Chavez financing Zelay´s trips and expenses? Why is Chavez so interested in having a base for his ant-american ideology in Central America. Why is it so hard for Obama and for Hillary to see what is so clear to everyone?
No Military coup occured in Honduras. It simply became very apparent that Zelaya intended to use deceit and illegal action to subvert the Honduran Democracy. The use of Lawlessness is a tenet in the imposition of Marxism. Rigged elections, dead people voting, illegal votes, untrue counts, all symptoms of a government system gone astray.
President Obama decided to shoot first and then ask questions. In this case, he shot himself in the foot (rookie mistake)
Obama’s response to this situation demonstates his Marxist tendencies since he has ignored our Constitution. Hhe feels all Marxist should ignore there Constitutitons I.E. Castro, Chevez. Zelya, Obama, Htler, Stalin………………………….
There are no Honduran laws that allow a president to be taken away with rifles at his head. The oligarchical congress over-reacted and will pay for it. Why, if they are so law abiding, didn’t they deal with the problems via the courts? Zelaya’s referrendum was only a non-binding poll to see what the people wanted. Why are they afraid of democratic rule. If there was any substance to the criminal charges the oligarchy claims to have against Zelaya, why didn’t they let his plane land Sunday and take him to jail? If the majority of the people want social democracy, then let them have it. Greed driven capitalism, imperialism, and oligarchical control have failed miserably. Their party of excesses and selfishness is finished. The power belongs to the people.
Nueve días con fusil en la sien
Por las ventanas cerradas apareció una luz de esperanza. Los golpistas enviarán una Comisión Washington para reunirse con personeros de la OEA. Asumo que irán a negociar el retorno del poder a Zelaya con sus posibles clausulas: cero represalias. Hace tan sólo tres días, o sea el pasado viernes, el golpista Roberto Micheletti dijo que Honduras se retiraba de la OEA ¿Qué los lleva entonces a la capital Estados Unidos?
Mientras esa noticia llega, vale la pena enumerar los logros de los golpistas; Tres muertos, cientos de heridos, un país con depresión en todo el sistema económico, grandes pérdidas sobre todo para los empresarios del turismo; hoteles discotecas, bares. Hay una represión brutal, el Ejército no sólo se tomó las ciudades, también impuso su ley en las carreteras.
La suspensión de las derechos individuales, entre las 10 de la noche y 5 de la mañana”. Se imagina New York o Londres bajo toque de queda. En los principales momentos de esta crisis se prohibió el ingreso a las ciudades grandes. Y sobre el toque de queda, que nadie se atreva a salir porque en este horario Honduras se convierte en un país fantasma.
Pero si hay algún valiente que salga a comprar un refresco donde el vecino, los soldados le ordenarán: “cuento tres y te haz perdido”, las cárceles están atestadas de gente. Ya no caben más. Volvió la época de reclutar muchachos, por una explicación sencilla, ellos necesitan más soldados. Los reclutan hoy, practican mañana y de seguido salen a batirse con los manifestantes. Otro logro es la unión que provoca entre líderes católicos y evangélicos, estas dos facciones están claramente a favor del golpe, por una razón sencilla: las ofrendas y diezmos son muy buenos.
También hay que contar la agresión a la prensa alternativa; fueron cerrados canales y emisoras de radio, las estaciones de cable fueron controladas, pero lo que más molestó fueron las repetitivas cadenas comunicando nada. Otro logro fue el desprecio internacional, hoy en día casi nadie quiere saber de Honduras pues ahora está tipificada como una tierra de cavernícolas.
Sigue la cadena de logros: paralizado todo el sistema educativo nacional en sus tres niveles. Se fueron los ricos y desde sus casas en Estados Unidos manejan las acciones. Otro logro es mostrarnos que no hay candidato presidencial para las elecciones próximas, los de los partidos grandes Pepe Lobo por el Partido Nacional y Elvin Santos por el Partido Liberal son personas exageradamente normales, no tienen más inteligencia que aquellos hondureños que trabajan cargando arena o siendo vigilantes.
Me gustó la forma como lo planteó un periodista español: “Guerra entre idiotas e hipócritas”. Los idiotas son los que echaron del poder a MEL Zelaya, por la forma como lo hicieron y los hipócritas, quienes apoyaban su retorno aún sabiendo lo que se trae entre manos aquí habla de Evo Morales, Hugo Chávez y los Castros de Cuba. Yo le agregaría que la estupidez humana no tiene límites, Micheletti negó que el Ejército haya disparado contra manifestaciones, aún y cuando los canales internacionales hayan mostrado las imágenes.
It is appauling that no one in the Obama govrrnment raises the voice against a 50 years of undemocratic government soon to be recognized by the USA. No one talks about the atrocities that Chavez has done in Venezuela and th local elections that they have meddled and mingled with.I hope the OAS recognizes the hunger strike by ledesma in Caracas. Where do u really stand Mr President. We are on the side of freedom and obedience to the constitution.Apparently the OAS os not.Why they do not ask about Venezuela nor Cuba? No answer, right?
Zelaya attempted to illegally change the constitution. He was trying the same tactics used by his friend and supporter, Hugo Chavez. Honduras does not need another Chavez. Under his leadership, the Venezuelan economy is crumbling. THIS WAS NO COUP!! This was Honduras’ other elected leaders saying “NO WAY ZELAYA ! Honduras will not be governed by a Chavez want to be!” I fully support the actions of President Michelleti and his government.
And I disagree with the poster who said living in Honduras is Hell. It is not! We make our own Heaven or Hell. We are citizens, responsible for our own happiness. No government can provide happiness. The leftists will try to make you think they will take care of you, but once in power they are the only ones who eat well. VIVA HONDURAS !
For those who wonder why some of us Americans feel such passion over this… It mirrors our growing frustration with our own government over its encroachment on the rights of Americans and its gradual increase in power and the abuse thereof. We saw in Honduras, under Zelaya, a microcosm of our own future and it does not look good. More worrisome is the alignment of our President Obama with the lawbreaking wanna-be tyrant Zelaya and his friends Chavez and Castro. What is plain to see to us who have eyes to read, even such a leftist as Washington Post writer Alvaro Vargas Llosa has come out and exposed Zelaya for the power hungry tinpot that he is!
Full disclosure of my own interest, though — I have an uncle that I love who owns a ranch in central Honduras, and many other relatives who are from there or still live there, including my mother who is an immigrant from there.
I am an American who is praying for the stability of Honduras. I am ashamed by the current position by our President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Just know that Americans wish for Honduras to remain free and democratic.This was in no way a “military” coup. The military, acting solely under legitimate directives from the Congress and the Supreme court, removed a sitting President who was breaking the law. They military never assumed administrative control at any time and never installed any kind of puppet regime. The interim President was appointed in accordance with the Honduran Constitution and, as such, should be accorded proper respect.
The most important thig right now for Honduras is that for Zelaya not to return to power. I believe Micheletti made it clear to Zelaya that he cannot return to power. A change for the future of Honduras will take place when early elections take place and true democracy is established.
Well i from the Bay islands of Honduras its beautiful here and its calm thank god everyone so far has kept their calm, cant wait for everything to go back to normal hope the peace in this country can return soon cause no more blood shed is needed no adelante Honduras.
well i so sorry for you cause as a matter of fact i know what goes on in Honduras cause im a citizen ok so speak for yourself some people just rather misery than freedom further more is un sitio publico everybody have a right to speak their mind tu estas viviendo en pluton viva Honduras.
the only explanation that i can think of is the dictators are trying to expand their territories and unfortunately they were not able to make in with Honduran government. To hell with you Mel Zelaya,you can stay forever where you are.You are trying to decieve the poor people with your own vested interest ” to stay in power forever”.
I honestly think that if Zelaya loves Honduras he will give up his postion as president to prevent many deaths that are threaten among the Hondurean citizens.As a Hondurean I believe that it was a good thing to have taken out Zelaya from the country,even if they violated the constitution they followed that example he led.This is what many of us Hondureans believe.
The Interm Government of President Micheletti will go ahead and hold early Presidential elections to allow the Hondurian Citizens to democractically elect their next President. That is the democratic way. Holding a referendum to change the constitution is illegal.
Keep trying Micheletti brothers. Obama will wake up soon to the truth. You have to beat it into his left leaning head. He and CNN are Chavez pals.
Zelaya is in bed with big mouth Hugo Chavez Castro Ortega Correea all are commis.
The people of Honduras will rise up to defeat does commis .
I am not surrpised that Opama is suporting Zelya he is after all trying to do the same thing here.Long live Honduras
Opama I am ashamed of ouer coverment prefeers Hi is meddling hE IS
Hi i am a Honduran
and i disagree with Raul Pineda, Marco and Thomas
you guys dont know what are you talking about
Thank for all the poeple who is going to write a letter to your senators
once again thank you
Please! people, you do not understand what the problem is in Honduras, I live here, I suffer here, I enjoy here, but please, when I read your comments about supporting Micheletti, my heart just falls apart, life outside my beautiful Honduras may be a nice one, but for us in here is a living hell. I will make a prediction of what Micheletti’s going to be “an ambassador in any nice country”, this is the real deal.
All of you from foreign countries stay out of our business in honduras. We did not need to go back 50 years just for political reasons. You probably don’t support your country at all that’s why you are doing this. This was clearly a conspiracy from these corrupted politicians. We are a democratic country and should not have done this what so ever. That is why we have impeachment process.
Get the word out to the world!!
Am an american citizen but am totally in shock that President Obama and Hillary Clinton are taking sides with Zelaya. The people of Honduras should be commended for their stand for freedom and democracy. We are praying for a peaceful outcome.
I can speak English and Spanish. I watch our U.S. news and read the U.S. newspapers. I also watch the Spanish language TV. They are reporting two different stories. What I read on websites like this and Spanish language ones are totally different as well.
I find it strange that some Americans feel so STRONGLY over this Honduran coup, yet native Hondurans don’t feel the same way.
The question I have is why do so many of you all oppose Zelaya so much, when two weeks ago you didn’t know who he was. Two weeks ago Americans couldn’t have cared less about Honduras. Now you are foaming at the mouth about “democracy” and “freedom.”
I think the problem is twofold: 1) Some small minded people were told that Zelaya was a “leftist” and that pushed their buttons, 2) U.S. expatriates and others who have dealings in Honduras figure that it will continue to be open season on the hapless little country once Zelaya is out of the way.
Any President that attempts to hold a referendum to change the countries constitution has a future plan not for the country but rather for himself.
Zelaya was a corrupted individual who wanted to strip the rights away from the Honduran Citizens. The Army did the right thing by removing him from power.
I am the son of a Honduran immigrant and have Mr Mitcheletti for some years. Having recently returned from Honduras where my many friends and relatives live. They expressed concern over then Pres Zeyala threatening to repeal the constitution and appoint himself interim president. I am in the process of relocating there because I find my freedoms have eroded to the point where I would rather fight disintery and roving bands of gunmen, than be told what to do every second of my life.
i think el gobierno is prudent as to not let zelaya touch soil hondureno first of all , by him being here will cause a turmoil and a blood shed that can be prevented mi respeto a las desiciones tomadas por el pais
Letters to Senator Nelson and Martinez (Florida)
Dear Senator Nelson,
I am ashamed and furious that the US is not supporting the lawful constituional government of Honduras. To support Zelaya, Chavez and the communist dictators shows where this country is headed under Obama.
It is time for the members of the Congress of the United States to stand up and be counted…..are you for the spread of communism under Castro and Chavez or are you supporting personal freedom and free markets in our hemisphere.
The Congress should put forth a resolution in support of the Constitutional government so we know where our Congressmen and women stand.
Listen to what he has to say i meant President Michelleti i also think the whole world has spoken on this matter i thank you Tom Mcnamara i like your comment its good to no their still good people out their that cares and have a peace of mine VIVA HONDURAS.
To anyone reading this, please write your Senators and Congressmen in support of Honduras. I also lived in Honduras for 6 years and I agree with Tom whole heartedly. If our president had taken just a few hours to double check the events and Constitution, they would easily have seen that their actions were correct. No country that is a member of the OEA exclusively deals with other governments through the agency.
I too am so proud of the Honduran congress putting aside their partisan differences and doing the right thing for the country. We should remember that the Liberals are the majority there, Zelayas own party! Another note, the military are the police in Honduras so they were the only law enforcement agency available to keep the peace there in the first days.
Keep the faith Honduras and everyone there may at last begin to fully experience democracy.
Thats not right i think they should listen to what he has to say, all human has the right to speak and expect to be heard no more on being hush no one wants communism in there country freedom to the people and peace with the rest of the world.
i think this is a lesson learn as a wake up call to the world to dont let no one take away our freedom viva Michelletti and viva Honduras
I am a citizen of the US. I was born her and my ancestors fought in the revolutionary war. It doesn’t matter if we don’t agree as to HOW this ex-president was removed. What is important is that he NEEDED to be removed before he did any more damage to Honduras. Honduras has a young democracy and there will be “growning pains.” Honduras, many here in the US are with you-more than you might realize. Keep fighting for democracy!!! The truth WILL come out. I am personally singing your praises to all who will listen. Viva Honduras!!!
I think there are many ashamed, around the world, for the actions of their leaders. For most the actions of Zelaya, Chavez, Ortega, Castro, Correea, and Kirchner are pretty clear. They are cloaking themselves under the umbrella of democracy when they are anything but.
It is also shameful when you read reports about the Presidential palace being shot up…didn’t happen and that Zelaya was a favorite among the poor and he is being pushed out by the elite. I have read that statement over and over and can’t believe anyone would be so careless as to print it (well then again we are talking about the same media that wouldn’t dare take on the President).
Ashamed….that is a very apt description.
Having lived for 10 years in Honduras, I have never felt the pride in Honduras and its people than I do at this moment. At the same time, I feel some embarrassment over the misinformed response from my own country, the U.S., and its media. This was in no way a “military” coup. The military, acting solely under legitimate directives from the Congress and the Supreme court, removed a sitting President who was breaking the law. They military never assumed administrative control at any time and never installed any kind of puppet regime. The interim President was appointed in accordance with the Honduran Constitution and, as such, should be accorded proper respect.
Mel Zelaya was terminated in a very wrong way. It was very hard for me to believe that now days I was reading the news about a coup. That was a very popular avenue to remove Presidents a long time ago. But there will be people who believes the reasons listed by the new President to take Zelaya’s job, but not me…sorry!
I live in Texas and emailed my senators yesterday. Really just been trying to get the word out the past week that what happened wasn’t a military coup!
I am an American who is praying for the stability of Honduras. I am ashamed by the current position by our President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Just know that Americans wish for Honduras to remain free and democratic.